Huawei‘s tablet portfolio just got a new member for the budget-minded crowd. The Huawei MatePad SE 11″ arrives in the Philippines on June 21, offering a generous 11-inch display in a familiar, family-friendly package.

(Update: The tablet is priced at P8,999 [$154]!)

This tablet follows the MatePad SE 10.4″, which launched last year and struck a chord with its sub-P9,999 (roughly $170) price tag. The new Huawei MatePad SE 11″ looks to build on that success, with preorder discounts already available on official Huawei’s online store. Those who jump in early can snag a free tumbler and a flip cover worth P999 ($17) alongside a P300 ($5) discount voucher.

While local pricing remains under wraps, expect the MatePad SE 11″ to fall in line with its predecessor. So far, we can confirm that the WiFi-only variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will be the one hitting Philippine shores, sporting a sleek Nebula Gray colorway.

Mark your calendars for this tablet’s Philippine release

The Huawei MatePad SE 11″ boasts a metal unibody design with minimal bezels around its 11-inch LCD display. The panel pushes a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution with a standard 60Hz refresh rate and gets reasonably bright at up to 400 nits.

On the imaging front, a 5-megapixel selfie camera handles selfies and video calls, while an 8-megapixel sensor sits on the back. Keeping things powered is a sizable 7,700mAh battery that supports up to 22.5-watt fast charging via USB-C. Entertainment gets a boost with quad speakers tuned by Huawei’s own Histen audio tech.

On paper, the Huawei MatePad SE 11″ seems like a decent option for those seeking a large-screen tablet experience without breaking the bank. We’ll keep an eye out for local pricing and availability details once they become available.

Huawei MatePad SE 11″ specs

• 11-inch LCD display, 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, up to 60Hz refresh rate, 85% screen-to-body ratio
• 6GB RAM
• 128GB storage
• 8-megapixel rear camera
• 5-megapixel front camera
• Quad speakers with Histen 9.0 audio tuning
• 7,700mAh battery with 22.5-watt fast charging
• Color option: Nebula Gray

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